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Mark Cuban concedes Pablo Torre was right
Mark Cuban appears to have conceded his long-running public disagreement with Pablo Torre over the Kawhi Leonard-Clippers controversy. After the NBA handed the Clippers severe penalties for violating salary-cap circumvention rules, Cuban responded to Torre with just two words: “Congrats Pablo.” The message represented a sharp reversal. Cuban had strongly defended Clippers owner Steve Ballmer […] The post Mark Cuban concedes Pablo Torre was right appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Mychal Thompson gives Klay advice on playing for Pat Riley’s Heat
After playing for 13 seasons with the Golden State Warriors and two seasons with the Dallas Mavericks, Mychal Thompson is sharing fatherly advice with his son, who finds a new home in Miami. Despite urging Klay Thompson to join the Los Angeles Lakers, Mychal explained that the veteran shooter is the type of player that […] The post Mychal Thompson gives Klay advice on playing for Pat Riley’s Heat appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
What makes an NBA team a dangerous underdog? Boston and Miami offer some clues
Many times, being labeled the underdog tells us what is expected before an NBA game, but it doesn’t necessarily tell us how difficult that team will be to beat. A decade of betting data analyzed by Sports Illustrated provides an interesting example. Looking at the study, we can see teams across the NFL, MLB, NBA, […] The post What makes an NBA team a dangerous underdog? Boston and Miami offer some clues appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Bob Iger’s role in $12.5B Lakers sale reportedly reduced
Bob Iger is reportedly set to have a smaller ownership stake in the Los Angeles Lakers than earlier reports suggested, with Joshua Kushner expected to become the franchise’s controlling shareholder. The New York Post reported Thursday that Kushner will be the Lakers’ lone controlling shareholder under the proposed $12.5 billion sale from Mark Walter’s ownership […] The post Bob Iger’s role in $12.5B Lakers sale reportedly reduced appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Anthony Edwards pleased with Timberwolves’ offseason
Anthony Edwards is reportedly pleased with the Minnesota Timberwolves’ offseason moves as the franchise reshaped its roster around its All-Star guard. “Ant, from what I am told, is very pleased by the Wolves’ offseason,” Brian Windhorst said on The Hoop Collective podcast, via HoopsHype. “Going to get LaMelo (Ball), making this deal happen for (Jonathan) […] The post Anthony Edwards pleased with Timberwolves’ offseason appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Knicks interested in John Konchar, Drew Eubanks
The New York Knicks are monitoring unrestricted free agents John Konchar and Drew Eubanks as they continue evaluating depth options ahead of training camp, according to SNY’s Ian Begley. “Per SNY sources, guard-forward John Konchar and forward-center Drew Eubanks are among the players on New York’s radar as we draw closer to training camp,” Begley […] The post Knicks interested in John Konchar, Drew Eubanks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Magic sign Malaki Branham and JD Davison
The Orlando Magic have signed guards Malaki Branham and JD Davison, the team announced Thursday. Terms of both deals were not disclosed. Branham, 23, spent the 2025-26 season with Washington, appearing in 28 regular-season games and averaging 4.6 points and 1.6 rebounds in 9.8 minutes per game. Washington traded Branham to Charlotte on Feb. 5 […] The post Magic sign Malaki Branham and JD Davison appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
NBA settled with Kawhi Leonard after Ballmer chose to fight
The NBA reached a settlement with Kawhi Leonard and the Players Association after Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer reportedly refused to admit wrongdoing and chose to fight the league’s investigation. Speaking on the Dan Patrick Show on Thursday, September 3, Pabo Torre described the sequence of events surrounding the NBA’s investigation and the eventual […] The post NBA settled with Kawhi Leonard after Ballmer chose to fight appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Danny Green ranks Russell Westbrook among top 10 point guards
Danny Green believes Russell Westbrook’s historic production puts him firmly among the 10 greatest point guards in NBA history. Discussing where Westbrook ranks all time, Green emphasized that the former MVP’s statistical achievements alone make his case difficult to dismiss. “Even if you don’t respect his body of work, he’s got to be in your […] The post Danny Green ranks Russell Westbrook among top 10 point guards appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Dirk Nowitzki discusses future role with Mavericks
Dirk Nowitzki has already held discussions with new Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri about potentially becoming more involved with the franchise, although the Hall of Famer stressed that nothing is imminent. Speaking exclusively to DLLS Sports, Nowitzki said Ujiri wants him to remain connected to the organization after he previously distanced himself from the Mavericks […] The post Dirk Nowitzki discusses future role with Mavericks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Kawhi Leonard expected to get Raptors extension
Kawhi Leonard is expected to sign a contract extension with the Toronto Raptors after his trade from the Los Angeles Clippers, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Speaking on The Pat McAfee Show, Charania said the trade is moving forward following the NBA’s investigation into the Clippers and Leonard, with the expectation that Toronto will renegotiate […] The post Kawhi Leonard expected to get Raptors extension appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Punished Clippers executive was involved in prior NBA violation
LA Clippers executive Gillian Zucker, suspended for one year without pay over the NBA’s Kawhi Leonard salary-cap circumvention case, was previously involved in another impermissible player-related arrangement more than a decade ago. Dan Woike reported Thursday in The Athletic that Zucker was behind a 2015 proposal designed to create additional off-court income for then-Clippers center […] The post Punished Clippers executive was involved in prior NBA violation appeared first on TalkBasket.ne...
Shams: Clippers acted like power agent for Kawhi Leonard
The LA Clippers essentially acted as a “power agent” for Kawhi Leonard by helping broker endorsement opportunities during the 2020 and 2021 plandemic period, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “I had one executive tell me last night, Greeney, that the Clippers were essentially acting like a power agent brokering deals for Kawhi Leonard’s business representative […] The post Shams: Clippers acted like power agent for Kawhi Leonard appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Amen Thompson signs Rockets extension
Amen Thompson has agreed to a five-year, $208 million rookie-scale contract extension with the Houston Rockets, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Charania reported Thursday, September 3, that the deal also includes a 10% trade kicker, securing one of Houston’s most important young players for the long term after Thompson’s strongest NBA season. The 23-year-old took […] The post Amen Thompson signs Rockets extension appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Hornets sign Kyle Mangas
The Charlotte Hornets announced the signing of Kyle Mangas on Wednesday, September 2, adding another perimeter option to a roster that underwent a major overhaul this offseason. Mangas brings extensive professional experience from the G League and overseas, with his most recent season split between the Austin Spurs and Chorale Roanne in France. He played […] The post Hornets sign Kyle Mangas appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Dean Wade: 76ers were “super interested” in me
Dean Wade revealed that the Philadelphia 76ers made him a priority immediately in free agency before he agreed to a four-year, $38.7 million contract with the team. “The 76ers were super interested as soon as they could start talking with me in free agency,” Wade told ClutchPoints. “Mike and those guys were calling me non-stop […] The post Dean Wade: 76ers were “super interested” in me appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Stephen Curry’s knee could require ongoing management
Stephen Curry’s knee could require continued management as he enters the 2026-27 season, according to Monte Poole of NBC Sports, adding another variable to the Golden State Warriors star’s availability. “There’s at least some lingering concern about the knee,” Poole said. “From what I’ve been told, it can be managed, but it has to be […] The post Stephen Curry’s knee could require ongoing management appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Keshad Johnson chose Heat two-way deal despite standard offers
Keshad Johnson has chosen to return to the Miami Heat on a two-way contract despite receiving standard-contract offers from other teams, accepting a significant salary reduction to remain with the organization. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reported that Johnson’s salary will drop from $2 million last season to $678,882 on his new two-way deal, […] The post Keshad Johnson chose Heat two-way deal despite standard offers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Josh Giddey confident Bulls have enough to make playoffs
Josh Giddey believes the Chicago Bulls have enough talent to compete for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, but he identified consistency as the biggest factor in determining whether the team can turn that confidence into results. “It’s obviously a pretty loaded conference,” Giddey told ClutchPoints. “But I think we’ve got a good mix: […] The post Josh Giddey confident Bulls have enough to make playoffs appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Joe Smith weighs in on Clippers, Kawhi Leonard penalties
Former NBA No. 1 overall pick Joe Smith believes the penalties handed down to the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard are “pretty fair” after the league’s investigation into salary-cap circumvention. Smith, who was at the center of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ infamous 2000 salary-cap scandal, told Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson that he could accept the […] The post Joe Smith weighs in on Clippers, Kawhi Leonard penalties appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Some NBA teams wanted harsh penalties for Clippers
Some NBA teams reportedly wanted the league to deliver a severe punishment to the Los Angeles Clippers over the organization’s salary-cap violations involving Kawhi Leonard, according to Brian Windhorst. Speaking on SportsCenter, Windhorst said there were different perspectives around the league, but some teams believed the Clippers deserved a “crushing blow” after the NBA’s investigation […] The post Some NBA teams wanted harsh penalties for Clippers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Stephen A. Smith blasts Clippers after NBA findings
Stephen A. Smith has delivered a scathing assessment of the Los Angeles Clippers after the NBA found the franchise and Kawhi Leonard violated the league’s salary-cap circumvention rules. Speaking on The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith called the situation “some all time egregious stuff” before arguing that the Clippers’ decision-making was particularly difficult to understand […] The post Stephen A. Smith blasts Clippers after NBA findings appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors expected in next few days
Kawhi Leonard’s trade from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Toronto Raptors is expected to be completed in the next few days now that the NBA has concluded its investigation into the Clippers and Leonard, according to Shams Charania. Speaking on ESPN 2 on Wednesday, September 2, Charania said the investigation’s conclusion removed the final […] The post Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors expected in next few days appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Clippers challenge NBA findings in letter to Adam Silver
The Los Angeles Clippers have formally challenged the NBA’s handling of its salary-cap investigation, sending a strongly worded letter to Commissioner Adam Silver after the league imposed sweeping penalties on the franchise and Kawhi Leonard. In the letter, shared by Marc Stein on Wednesday, September 2, the Clippers argued that the investigation failed to meet […] The post Clippers challenge NBA findings in letter to Adam Silver appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Clippers “vehemently reject” NBA findings, “heavily biased” investigation
The LA Clippers have strongly rejected the NBA’s findings and penalties stemming from the league’s investigation into alleged salary-cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard, calling the process biased and vowing to challenge the ruling. In a statement released Wednesday, the Clippers said they “vehemently reject” the NBA’s conclusions, arguing that the investigation was designed to support […] The post Clippers “vehemently reject” NBA findings, “heavily biased” investigation appeared first...
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